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Hey! Good question. Right now we’re pretty committed to keeping the SL platform light and true to what makes it ride so well. Once you start adding bigger batteries, the whole character of the bike changes—weight goes up, handling gets duller, and you lose a bit of what makes the SL feel “alive” on the trail. For riders who want...

thresh Liked a reply to forum topic Forum Hot Seat: The E-MTB Power Discussion

11/26/2025 1:08pm
Yes. I don't care about the size as long as it does its job. I would appreciate a GaN or whatever the technology called for the smaller ones, but don't really care since a/ the SUV I take on the trips is large enough, and b/ generator (anker solix f1500, 1500wh battery) is also large so the charger size does not really matter on the trips.
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TQ-Group Liked a reply to forum topic Forum Hot Seat: The E-MTB Power Discussion

11/26/2025 9:44am
It depends on the system you’re riding. Some range extenders only trickle-charge the main battery, but others can run the bike by themselves. On our setup, the range extender can act as a standalone power source, so riding with just the extender is no problem. It’s a nice option if you want a lighter bike for a quick lunch ride.
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SPC Liked a reply to forum topic Forum Hot Seat: The E-MTB Power Discussion

11/25/2025 3:35pm
I know it wasn't directed at me, but I would not find the range extender only a practical solution at all. You would have all the weight or more of current SL ebikes without the range. Maybe at a self shuttle bike park but again, it still doesn't seem practical to have multiple range extenders for a full day of riding. I personally think the Levo SL around 60-70nm and 500-600wh battery, mid 40lbs or less with optional range extender would kill it. I have owned a Levo gen 4, Shuttle AM, Shuttle SL, several Giant Ebikes, and currently have...
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TurboTrailCrew Added a reply to Forum Hot Seat: The E-MTB Power Discussion

11/25/2025 11:26am
Integrated gearboxes are a really exciting concept, and we’re absolutely keeping an eye on the space. There’s a lot of potential there, but in their current state the systems are still a bit bulky and not quite delivering the full ride benefit that riders expect from a modern e-MTB. Our approach is always to start with the rider’s problem and...